Foundation finder

For a second-skin effect, your foundation needs to perfectly match your complexion and melt away into skin. Our Foundation Finder has been designed to make things easy for you, matching you with your perfect high, low, or medium coverage foundation to cover imperfections and enjoy a flawless finish. From shine-free-perfection with Clarins Tinted Oleo Serum to an Insta-ready matte look with Clarins Skin Illusion Velvet, or an full coverage luminous matte finsh with Skin Illusion Full Coverage, find the texture that's right for you and your needs. For a photo-ready look, follow our beauty experts' advice.

If you prefer a natural, makeup-free look, Clarins BB Skin Detox Fluid or Skin Illusion Tinted Moisturizer are great options for luminous skin. For a gorgeous airbrushed look, Skin Illusion Full Coverage guarantees long-lasting perfection that won’t budge. If you prefer a made-to-measure formula that’s adaptable from day to night, try Tinted Oleo Serum’s tailormade buildable coverage. Whatever the finish, Clarins foundations provide flawless coverage and a perfectly even complexion, for fans of the natural makeup look and those who’re looking for nighttime glamour!

Skin undertone isn’t the same thing as skin tone! Your skin tone is the colour of your skin, while your skin’s undertone can be either cool, warm or neutral. If you’re not sure how to find your skin’s undertone, try holding up a piece of white paper to your face. If your skin looks yellow or peachy, you have a warm undertone. If your skin looks rosy or pink, you have a cool undertone. If you’re undecided, you may have a neutral undertone.

To see the best results from your foundation, apply a beige or pinky beige foundation to skin with pink or red undertones. If you have a sallow complexion or skin with yellow undertones, colour correct with a pinky beige or neutral foundation. And finally, reach for golden beige shades if your skin is olive or dark. Still not sure? Our Virtual Try On Tool can help!

Coverage refers to the appearance of your finished makeup look. Opting for a foundation with light coverage, such as Clarins Skin Illusion Tinted Moisturizer, a buildable formula like Clarins Tinted Oleo Serum or BB cream like Clarins BB Detox Fluid, will give a barely-there natural complexion. Other types of foundation, such as Clarins Skin Illusion Full Coverage luminous matte formula, offers high coverage to conceal blemishes or create a fully even skin tone. Other foundations, such as Clarins Everlasting Youth Fluid, will help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The coverage you choose will depend on your finished look - you may prefer a light texture that allows skin to breathe, or heavy coverage for a flawless, Instagram-ready look.